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North York Historical Society February 2019 AGM & Meeting

February 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Free
Black History Month

Annual General Meeting, followed by

Portia White: Canada’s Original Superstar

Join Sheila White for the fascinating story of her famous aunt Portia White (1911-1968), a nationally recognized person of historical significance featured in museum and library collections.

Portia White achieved international acclaim in the 1940s for her prowess as a classical concert singer from Nova Scotia, made all the more significant and remarkable by her status as a single, Black woman. Portia began her professional career relatively late, at age 30, after a breakthrough Toronto debut as a contralto. She toured half the world, playing to packed halls and adoring audiences as a Columbia Concerts artist.

Co-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.

Details

Date:
February 20, 2019
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://nyhs.ca/event/nyhs-february-2019-meeting/

Venue

North York Central Library, Room 2/3
5120 Yonge St.
North York, ON M2N 59N Canada
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